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GUTS has evolved but remains focused on student-to-student tutoring
GUTS now operates as a Registered Student Organization offering five main programs to UW–Madison students: Academic Match, Drop-In Tutoring, General Study Skills, Conversational English, and World Language Learners. Read More
UW–Madison researchers win prestigious Sloan fellowships
UW–Madison’s 2025 Sloan Fellows are James Roberts Crall, assistant professor of entomology, and Sharon Yixuan Li, assistant professor of computer sciences. Read More
Badgers explore the world through study abroad
Whether walking the streets of Barcelona, going on a safari in Kenya or trying the street foods in Japan, study abroad offers learning experiences that you can’t get from a textbook. Read More
UW ranked 38th worldwide in academic reputation
The rankings are based on the world’s largest invitation-only academic opinion survey, with responses from more than 55,000 scholars globally. Read More
He sought more opportunities for student artists. Now he’s leading a major show.
UW–Madison junior Bryce Dailey has an eye on a marketing career, with a long-term goal of starting an arts-related business. He wanted to get student artwork in front of a broader audience, so he got creative. The result: an independent, off-campus show focused on building community, especially among undergraduate artists. It’s exactly the kind of thing the university encourages. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin statement on 2025-27 Biennial Budget Proposal
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shared the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers' biennial budget address on Feb. 18. Read More
Devesh Ranjan named dean of UW College of Engineering
Devesh Ranjan, a mechanical engineer and a leader at one of the country’s largest and highest-ranked engineering programs, will be the tenth dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW–Madison ranked among ‘America’s Best Large Employers’ for 2025
UW–Madison came in at No. 199 on the list of employers with more than 5,000 employees. Fifteen private and public sector employers with headquarters in the state of Wisconsin were recognized in the 2025 rankings, with UW–Madison ranking third. Read More
A sudden storm erupts into a Battle for Bascom
The years may change, but the snowball fight remains the same. Call it the "snowball effect" of Bascom Hill. Read More
Through her story of loss and resilience, UW freshman hopes to help others ‘find their light in their darkness’
She chose to bring her spirit of service and passion for mental health advocacy to UW–Madison thanks to the financial aid of Bucky's Pell Pathway. Read More
Food Science students hope to defend UW’s College Bowl championship
UW’s Food Science program within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences incorporates real-life aspects of chemistry, physics, microbiology, and engineering to solve global and local food problems. Read More
3 UW researchers win presidential early career awards
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. Read More
Be aware of UW’s political activity policy
Activities such as sharing a petition or contacting a legislator for political purposes via a wisc.edu email address, using state resources to engage in political campaign activities at any time or engaging in political activities during work time are prohibited. Read More
Panel: UW to focus on founders in entrepreneurship push
Panelists outlined a new vision for how UW–Madison can better support students, faculty, and alumni in launching businesses — and why that shift is critical for Wisconsin’s economy. Read More
A threat to research for the public good
Update: A temporary restraining order was granted in the case of 22 states, including Wisconsin, filing suit against the NIH and its 15% funding cap… Read More
Winter Carnival: Delighting in the ice and snow
UW–Madison's annual Winter Carnival on Feb. 6-9 drew big crowds to the ice and shore of Lake Mendota to skate, ice fish, sled play broomball and hockey and enjoy a freestyle snowboard and ski show. Read More
Pop star Bad Bunny needed a Puerto Rican history scholar. UW–Madison had just the one.
Bad Bunny collaborated with UW–Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo on Puerto Rican narratives that accompany the new album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” Read More
UW–Madison responds to NIH announcement about indirect cost cap
The following statement is in response to the federal directive issued on February 7, 2025 to change the Facilities and Administration (F&A) rate for all existing and ongoing new National Institutes of Health (NIH) research awards to 15 percent, set to go into effect on February 10, 2025. Read More
UW–Madison researchers and Wisconsin farmers work together to produce healthy potato harvests
Potato farmers across Wisconsin have a long history of partnership with UW–Madison vegetable researchers to ensure a healthy harvest, from the initial seed supply to disease prevention and management. Decades of fruitful collaboration have made Wisconsin a model for other states, and UW continues innovating for increased productivity and sustainability. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin chronicles a “momentous year” for UW–Madison, despite challenges
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin touted the campuswide RISE initiative, which encompasses three main areas of study – artificial intelligence, sustainability and health – to tackle grand challenges facing Wisconsin and the world. Read More